Doctoral Fellow – Actuarial Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Engineering/ Mathematical Economics/ Mathematical Finance at Strathmore University

Basic job summary:

This position is responsible for the provision of high-quality, relevant learning opportunities which enable students to maximize their educational, vocational, and personal development potential.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Engage in academic research to ensure attainment of a Doctoral degree. Contribute through their research to Strathmore University’s research environment, through presentation of their research work in the various colloquia, conferences and research workshops organized within the University.
• Keep abreast with developments within the academic discipline or professional practice, and to share this knowledge to shape curriculum content, design of learning materials and delivery methods in line with the University’s standards.
• Deliver a range of teaching and assessment activities, including tutorials directed towards the delivery of subjects at undergraduate level. Assist in preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress.
• Ensure timely student assessment through the preparation, moderation, administration and marking of examinations
• Guide undergraduate students in identifying research topics, concept development, proposal development and defense coordination. This will also include assisting in student attachment placement and supervision.
• Ensure that accurate student records, including registers, reports, student assessment and achievement are updated in the Academic Management System.
• Participate in the continuous assessment process, using a variety of methods and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning.
• Conduct student practice sessions, discussion sessions, review sessions and similar activities.
• Contribute to the school’s programs through participation in activities such as serving in committees, revising curricula, teaching materials and reading lists, and taking on other administrative roles as may be required by the School’s Management Committee.
• Undertake administrative duties as requested by the Head of Department.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Have a master’s degree qualification in relevant field from an accredited and recognized university. Already enrolled or planning to enroll for a PhD course.
• Relevant professional qualification dependent on area of expertise where applicable

Required Experience:

• Relevant working experience
• Experience in conducting academic research at Master level

 Competencies and Attributes

• Excellent teaching/lecturing skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to direct and conduct research
• Organized
• Excellent communication skills
• People skills
• Dynamic and innovative
• Team player

Closing date: 30 June 2022